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DA03 NYC

2003 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,875 mi
Last recorded61,875 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Lotus Elise33,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 NYC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 61,875 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 61,864 miles

Engine cover and underside cover(s) fitted.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 61,796 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 61,722 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 61,630 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 61,546 miles

surface corrosion front,rear suspension

Pass 15 Jun 2019 61,409 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 61,260 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 61,089 miles

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,rear discs

under covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 61,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,rear discs

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 60,689 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 59,480 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 58,640 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 58,640 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 53,222 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2010 36,672 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,187 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,591 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 11,768 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 May 2006 8,766 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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DA03 NYC is a 2003 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 33,657 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA03 NYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA03 NYC registered?

DA03 NYC is a 2003 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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